Angel Rangel hails 'happy' Swansea

ANGEL RANGEL believes Swansea have silenced talk of player unrest at the Liberty Stadium.

There were suggestions last month that a section of Swansea stars were unhappy with Michael Laudrup’s managerial style and some of his summer signings.

But the Spanish defender, 30, reckons the false allegations have fired the Welsh club into the top half of the Premier League.

Rangel said: “Everyone is happy and it’s important that we keep going in the same direction. A month ago people were talking about unrest. We always knew there was none within the squad and the motivation has come from the players wanting to prove that it was all talk.”

Swansea welcome surprise package West Brom tomorrow night and Rangel believes his side can claim a win to take them halfway towards the 40-point safety net.

They’re the surprise of the season. But at some point they have to lose and hopefully they will on Wednesday

Swansea defender Angel Rangel

He added: “They’re the surprise of the season. But at some point they have to lose and hopefully they will on Wednesday.”

Another Spaniard in bullish mood is Liverpool’s Jose Enrique, who was in opposition to Rangel on Sunday and revelled in an unfamiliar left-wing role in a goalless draw.

After an impressive response to an ultimatum laid down by manager Brendan Rodgers, Enrique, 26, has insisted his future lies at Anfield.

In late September, Rodgers warned the Spaniard and other players that they were playing for their futures after a dismal start to the new campaign.

However, Liverpool have recorded an eight-match unbeaten league run since Rodgers’ outburst, and converted full-back Enrique, signed for £5million by former manager Kenny Dalglish 16 months ago, has proved an unexpected success in his new position.

“In England he is the best manager I have had in terms of tactics. Tactically he is very Spanish,” said Enrique.

“This is the biggest club I have ever played for. The fans are amazing, and I want to play here for a long, long time.”